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Chromosomes are copied in the cell cycle. Where are chromosomes found? (1 mark) > choose from: cytoplasm, nucleus, ribosomes and vacuole

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In the nucleus

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What is the name of a section of a chromosome that controls a characteristic? (1 mark)

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DNA

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During mitosis cells need extra energy. Which cell structures provide most of this energy? Choose from: Chromosomes, Mitochondria, Cytoplasm + Ribosomes

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Mitochondria

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Why is mitosis important in living organisms? To produce gametes, to produce variation, to repair tissues or release energy?

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to repair tissues

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Why do cells in plant roots not photosynthesise?

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Because they are underground (in the soil), thus out of the reach of the sun

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How does an unspecialised cell become a new root hair cell? From Transpiration, transport, metabolism or differentiation?

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Differentiaion

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